Cook IV (River Island Grilling)

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Weekly Pay
• Matching 401K 
• Growth & Developmental Opportunities
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• PTO - Paid Time Off
• Travel Benefits, Discounts & FREE Vacations through our ClubGo Program
• Tuition Reimbursement & Continuing Education Courses
• Outstanding Company Culture
• Monthly bonus opportunity

At Holiday Inn Club Vacations, we believe in strengthening families. And we look for people who exhibit the courage, caring and creativity to help us become the most loved brand in family travel. We’re committed to growing our people, memberships, resorts and guest love. That’s why we need individuals who are passionate in life and bring those qualities to work every day. Do you instill confidence, trust and respect in those around you? Do you encourage success and build relationships? If so, we’re looking for you.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position will be responsible for daily preparation of food products and cook items to-order as per company specifications. This individual will be instrumental in new menu creation / rollout, costing of menu items, and food costs, and oversight of culinary production. The Cook 4 is a skilled culinary person who works with limited supervision. This individual will be responsible for ensuring consistently great food is prepared correctly, presented appropriately and served quickly in order to enhance the vacation experience of our guests and owners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Cooks the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously
• Oversees the daily preparation of all food items on the line by ensuring all items are fully stocked and prepared
• Controls spoilage by checking temperatures, dates, and maintaining the appropriate amount of food used daily. Monitors and tracks food temperatures and ensures proper reporting.
• Trains and assists in the development of junior culinary staff.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas by cleaning food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Needs creativity in decorating and garnishing of food products and good judgment of the quality and freshness of food products.
• General knowledge of kitchen equipment required.
• Knowledge of soup, sauce, meat, fish, poultry, casserole, and vegetable preparations.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong problems solving, prioritizing, and memory skills
• Must have a commitment to excellence

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 4 - 6 years culinary experience and two years of high-volume line experience.